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Apple sues OpenAI for allegedly stealing hardware trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI orchestrated a campaign of intellectual property theft, recruiting hundreds of former staff to fuel its own device development.
Meta launches Muse Image AI that uses public Instagram photos by default
Meta has released Muse Image, a generative AI tool that can create imagery by referencing public Instagram accounts via @-mentions.
Meta Ordered by E.U. to Alter ‘Addictive Design’ of Instagram and Facebook
European Commission regulators are demanding a fundamental overhaul of Meta's app designs to combat compulsive behavior and protect user mental health.
Ryanair passenger partially sucked out of window on flight from Greece
A 61-year-old man is in intensive care after a mid-air decompression on a flight from Greece led to a window shattering. The passenger was saved when others pulled him back into the cabin.
EU threatens Meta with fines over 'addictive' Facebook and Instagram
The European Commission has ordered Meta to overhaul features like infinite scroll and autoplay or face potential fines for violating the Digital Services Act.
SK hynix debuts on Nasdaq with ADRs priced at $149 each
SK hynix began trading on the Nasdaq, raising $26.5 billion amid surging demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips essential for AI accelerators.
Ryanair passenger nearly sucked out of plane after window shatters mid-air
A Serbian man was nearly pulled from a Boeing 737-800 after engine debris shattered a window during a flight from Greece to Germany.
Fidji Simo steps down from leading OpenAI’s AGI work due to illness
OpenAI executive Fidji Simo is transitioning to a part-time advisor role following medical leave for postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS).
Canada proof of citizenship wait times jump to 19 months
Processing times for Canadian citizenship certificates have jumped to 19 months as a backlog of 99,500 applicants grows following the implementation of Bill C-3.
Meta to build C$13 billion Alberta data center, its first in Canada
Meta will build a 1-gigawatt data center in Sturgeon County, Alberta, marking its first facility in Canada to support the expanding AI boom.
SK Hynix US listing oversubscribed
The South Korean chipmaker's US listing has drawn massive investor interest as it seeks to finance new equipment to meet surging AI chip demand.
IMF slashes global growth forecast citing US tariffs and trade disruption
The International Monetary Fund warns of a significant economic slowdown as US tariffs and Middle East volatility trigger market instability and rising energy costs.
Black hair care pioneer George E. Johnson Sr. dies at 99
George E. Johnson Sr., founder of Johnson Products Company and the Afro Sheen line, has passed away at 99. He was an entrepreneur who broke corporate ceilings in finance, media, and beauty.
Australians pay estimated $10 million daily in credit card interest
Australian households are losing millions daily to credit card interest and routine spending inefficiencies as debt levels climb.
Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs and overhauls Xbox division to reduce costs
Microsoft is eliminating thousands of roles and divesting several game studios as part of a major overhaul to address falling margins and a shifting tech landscape.
Novartis to Buy Myricx Bio for Up to $1.5 Billion
Novartis has agreed to acquire UK-based Myricx Bio to integrate its first-in-class antibody-drug conjugate technology into its oncology portfolio.
Nvidia Supplier Hon Hai Reports Surging Sales on Solid AI Demand
Hon Hai's quarterly revenue surpassed analyst expectations as AI infrastructure orders offset declines in consumer electronics. The company is ramping up production to meet escalating demand.
Aperia Group CEO charged with laundering S$38 million in bungalow purchase
The CEO and executives of Aperia Group face charges for laundering millions of dollars allegedly linked to a scheme bypassing US export controls on AI chips.
Motul, Winpart by CFAO, Energyswitch partner to expand access to premium lubricants
Motul, Winpart by CFAO, and Energyswitch have formed a strategic partnership to establish verified retail channels for genuine automotive lubricants in Nigeria.
Veterinary expert identifies best and worst locations for cat litter boxes
Veterinary medical advisor Rebecca Greenstein explains that optimal litter box placement reduces feline stress and helps prevent potential health issues.